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'Corporate Greed': Gamers Livid as PlayStation Ends Physical Game Discs in 2028

Sony will cease production of physical game discs for new releases by 2028, sparking outrage among PlayStation fans concerned about ownership and pricing of digital games.

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Sony almost released a battery-powered PS1 inside a DualShock controller, but it was cancelled due to royalty disputes with itself

Legendary game developer Brian 'Biscuit' Watson says he worked on a PS1 plug-and-play console built into a DualShock controller, but it was ultimately canceled.

GamesRadar

PlayStation 6 Could Cost Over $900 to Build, Fueling $1,000 Launch Price Predictions

The PlayStation 6 could face a steep launch price near $1,000, driven by rising component costs, sparking debate over affordability and market timing.

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Ex-PlayStation boss calls Sony's plan to kill physical disc production 'fairly dramatic' and remembers a time when 'digital sales were zero percent because we didn't have a digital market'

Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden says Sony's decision to scrap physical discs is 'fairly dramatic' and thinks this means the PS6 won't have a disc drive.

TechRadar

Does anyone actually want new consoles?

Opinion | We are paying more for less and physical games are underwater

GamesRadar

Square Enix doesn't promise to keep games playable forever, but it will "continue to create pathways" for fans to enjoy them "even after service has ended"

Cutscenes will continue to be available on YouTube, it seems

GamesRadar

"Video games are not mere merchandise; they are cultural assets, and the law in force must apply to them" — French presidential candidate chimes in on Sony's controversial decision to kill off physical gaming media

Sony's recent announcement to halt physical PlayStation disc production and Grand Theft Auto 6 being digital-only have caught the attention of Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a man running for President of France. Needless to say, he's not happy about the situation and vows to support gamers' rights

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KFC and Domino's Roast Sony's Plan To Ditch Physical Games: Offers 'PNG Chicken' and 'Digital Pizza'

Sony's decision to make PlayStation digital-only by 2028 has ignited backlash from gamers and brands. KFC and Domino's didn't hold back either.

International Business Times UK

As PlayStation backs out of physical games, Halo: Campaign Evolved proves they aren't dead, all while reviving "Machinima"

Halo Studios has confirmed that physical copies of Halo: Campaign Evolved on Xbox and PlayStation will include a game disc, while also revealing a new Machinima mode that offers powerful creative tools despite the absence of Theatre mode.

Windows Central

Beeple's response to the PlayStation disc controversy sparks more debate

The artist has a dystopian vision of the end of physical media.

Creative Bloq

GTA VI just started something that nobody asked for –or truly wants

A download code only? Sony PlayStation to axe physical discs

Steam Machine vs. PS5 Pro — there’s a clear winner (for most gamers)

Is the $899 PS5 Pro a better value than the $1,049 Steam Machine? We look at the pros and cons of each platform to determine which offers more.

Tom’s Guide

PlayStation Disc Petition Is Now Growing As Fans Want to Keep Physical Games In the Future

A new petition rallying for Sony to keep PlayStation's disc is now significantly growing online after the company's announcement.

Player One

'Call of Duty: Black Ops 2' Weapons Meta Remains the Same on PS5 Re-Release

Call of Duty's Black Ops 2 re-release on the PlayStation will still see the same weapons meta as the old game.

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'The average person expects something marketed as a physical copy of something to be physical': Stop Killing Games on PlayStation killing discs

We spoke with Stop Killing Games to get their take on Sony's announcement that it will no longer produce discs for new games starting in 2028.

Destructoid

France’s left-wing presidential candidate has opinions on GTA 6 and the discless PlayStation fiasco

Hey, all votes matter.

Windows Central

Sony’s decision to retire physical PlayStation discs sparked a wave of industry reactions — from jokes to outright disappointment

Sony has recently made the controversial decision to halt physical PlayStation disc production going forward in 2027, and various companies have responded with hilarious satire while committing to support gamers who prefer physical media.

GamesRadar

Former PlayStation boss warns Sony won't be able to replicate a key factor to the PS2's success "in the current generation" due to hardware costs

Times have definitely changed

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'I will quit buying games' — Sony is killing physical discs in 2028 and now unhappy fans are concerned about what it means for game ownership

Sony's plan to stop producing physical discs by 2028 has spawned an overwhelmingly negative reaction from PlayStation fans.

International Business Times UK

Will PlayStation 6 Be Cheaper? Analyst Says Sony Could Ax the Disc Drive on Standard PS6

Sony plans to end physical disc production for PlayStation games by 2028, suggesting the PlayStation 6 may launch without a disc drive, potentially reducing costs and aligning with digital trends.

What Hi-Fi?

Sony has waged war on physical media, and I think it’s terrible news for consumers and 4K Blu-ray alike

Sony’s latest announcement is the biggest nail in 4K Blu-ray’s coffin to date

GamesRadar

Game preservation expert says stop killing games if you don't want piracy, because companies like PlayStation and Rockstar "refuse to offer a meaningful alternative"

GTA 6 is only the tip of the iceberg

Destructoid

PlayStation and Xbox have done the impossible by unifying gamers against them both

The whole house is pissed off.

TechRadar

In the future of gaming, you'll pay lump sums, and 'own nothing' — and that's exactly what Sony has just kickstarted

Physical games are dead thanks to Sony, and the future of gaming doesn't look bright at all, with the absence of game ownership.

GamesRadar

Nintendo probably won't ditch physical games just because PlayStation is, analyst predicts: "Nintendo is going to be Nintendo, for better and/or worse"

Sony's choice might not impact all sides of the medium

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